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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ten Snow make for her husband that gets a lot of praise?

2. Which of the following does NOT represent the connection between One Horn and the family?

3. What present does Ten Snow give to Omakayas?

4. What color beads does Ten Snow use on the item for her husband?

5. Who is Fishtail's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Omakayas justify Andeg's leaving?

2. What happens to the white voyageur who interrupts the community dance?

3. What does Omakayas witness as she comes to after being knocked unconscious by Tallow's dog?

4. Why does Omakayas go off on her own while the family is tapping the maple trees?

5. What skill does Ten Snow have and what item does she make for her husband Fishtail?

6. Why is Nokomis' story of a little muskrat especially pertinent for Omakayas?

7. How does the author explore the relationship between whites and natives in this section?

8. What story does Nokomis tell Omakayas and the women which frightens Omakayas but moves the other women?

9. How are things looking up for the family as winter ends?

10. Explain how Deydey acts on a dream that Nokomis has about One Horn.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

There are several events of foreshadowing in THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Omakayas. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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